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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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